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10 Things to Do With Stale Bread
Feb 3rd, 2014 | By Amy Leibrock
When's the last time you used a whole loaf of bread, down to the last crumb, before it went stale or moldy? Before you trash those lonely slices, check out our infographic for some fantastic ways to use stale bread.
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Seattle Vs. Denver: Who Wins the Sustainable Super Bowl?
Jan 30th, 2014 | By Amy Leibrock
Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos fans may not see eye to eye about who they want to win Sunday's Super Bowl XLVIII, but supporters of these two football teams do share one thing in common: They live in eco-minded cities. So we thought we'd pit Denver against Seattle in our own EcoSmackdown to see who really comes out on top on food and fuel sustainability issues.
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2013 in Review: A Letter From Our Executive Director
Jan 23rd, 2014 | By Jeremy Kranowitz
It has been an exciting year. 2013 was the first full year of operation for Sustainable America. The generous support and clear vision of Nick Tiller, our founder and chairman, provided us with a simple mandate: to improve the sustainability of America’s food and transportation fuel systems, and we're proud of our progress so far. We've just released our 2013 Year-End Report that details the year's efforts and accomplishments and shares our plans for 2014.
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A Commitment to Transparency
Jan 9th, 2014 | By Amy Leibrock
We’re proud to announce that Sustainable America has earned a Gold-level Exchange Seal from GuideStar, the online listing service for nonprofit organizations. It’s a rating that is shared by only 5 percent of the more than 32,000 organizations that GuideStar lists.
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8 Food and Fuel Trends We Love
Jan 6th, 2014 | By Amy Leibrock
'Tis the season for trend lists as everyone tries to predict the next big thing for the year ahead. We’ve culled through the lists to compile our own tally of trends that relate to the issues Sustainable America supports: sustainable food and fuel. The good news is that finding encouraging trend predictions was easy—now let's work together to make them come true!
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6 Eco-Friendly Snow Removal Ideas
Jan 3rd, 2014 | By Amy Leibrock
Once the first big snowstorm hits every winter, the impending task of removing the snow and ice it leaves behind is in the forefront of many minds. Forget gas-guzzling snow blowers, harmful salt, and toxic chemicals, and use these environmental options instead.
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Help Us Build a Sustainable America
Dec 20th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
As the year comes to an end, we’re asking for help from our supporters to implement more programs for a sustainable future. Read about our mission, highlights from 2013, and be a part of our efforts.
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10 Ways to Feel Less Guilty About Waste This Christmas
Dec 17th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Did you know that household waste increases by more than 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? Don’t be dismayed. You can help the planet by making a few smart choices this year. Here are 10 ideas for greening the season.
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The Sustainable America 2013 Gift Guide
Dec 14th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
If you're still shopping for holiday gifts (and who isn't), we've put together a great collection of gift ideas that will help anyone on your list live the sustainable lifestyle. We've got ideas for locavores, cooks, bike commuters, and anyone who likes to save money on gas (um, that's everyone, right?)—as well as a few last-minute gifts you can whip up in your kitchen in a pinch.
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4 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday
Dec 3rd, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Today is the second-annual #GivingTuesday, and we love the idea—it's a great reminder to consider the causes whose work you want to support. Sustainable America, hopefully, is one of them. We have come up with a list of ways you can help support our mission to reduce U.S. oil consumption while increasing U.S. food production on #GivingTuesday.
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